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Kath1

(4,309 posts)
Tue Jun 11, 2013, 06:48 AM Jun 2013

Still proud!

I'm still very proud that we have a President who is not intimidated by the "religious" right and has the courage to go before Planned Parenthood and say these words - "When it comes to a women's health, no politician should get to decide what's best for you. The only person who should get to make decisions about your health is you."

Yes! And this - "I want you to know that you’ve also got a President who’s going to be right there with you, fighting every step of the way. Thank you, Planned Parenthood. God bless you.”

Thank YOU, President Obama, for your commitment to women's rights and women's health.

Obama is the only sitting President to ever address Planned Parenthood!

Please remember that this is the Barrack Obama Group. Haters are encouraged to take their negative vibes elsewhere.

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Still proud! (Original Post) Kath1 Jun 2013 OP
Good on ya, Kath~ Cha Jun 2013 #1
Thanks for keeping your eye on the big picture, Cha! Kath1 Jun 2013 #3
"The Big Picture" is so important, Kath.. in our Cha Jun 2013 #6
yes, the big picture hopemountain Jun 2013 #7
It's dumb when you get right down to it Jamaal510 Jun 2013 #4
It's dumb alright, Jamaal, but all Cha Jun 2013 #5
People promote protest votes … 1StrongBlackMan Jun 2013 #8
I really think the world of Joe Biden IrishAyes Jun 2013 #9
Most will vote for democrats Andy823 Jun 2013 #10
Great post Politicub Jun 2013 #2
+1 politicasista Jun 2013 #11

Cha

(297,205 posts)
1. Good on ya, Kath~
Tue Jun 11, 2013, 08:48 PM
Jun 2013

There's so many of us out here who are looking at the big PICTURE and not throwing our hands up in the air and stomping our feet with vows to leave the Democratic Party based on what Glenn Greenwald has to lie about.

And Appreciate that these two guys are in charge..



http://theobamadiary.com/2013/06/11/chat-away-173/

BOG

Kath1

(4,309 posts)
3. Thanks for keeping your eye on the big picture, Cha!
Wed Jun 12, 2013, 07:23 AM
Jun 2013

Best President EVER on women's rights and women's health issues!

hopemountain

(3,919 posts)
7. yes, the big picture
Wed Jun 12, 2013, 09:02 PM
Jun 2013

we don't know everything but we can trust there is a big picture. when the president was first elected and he got his morning presidential briefings i am sure his picture was "enlarged + then some"...and he also realized that he was not being told everything - so he learned to keep moving forward with what he really believes in - all of us.

Jamaal510

(10,893 posts)
4. It's dumb when you get right down to it
Wed Jun 12, 2013, 10:15 AM
Jun 2013

because if these people did decide to leave the Democratic Party just from this one non-scandal, then who else is there to vote for besides the Republicans? We all know that neither the Greens nor the Libertarians will win any national elections, as both parties lack the people-power and the money-power. None of the 3rd parties really have any name recognition. If I'm correct, I doubt there are even any people in Congress who represent any 3rd parties at all.

That's why I never understood protest-voting. These type of people really should consider taking a civics course and learn about how government works.

Cha

(297,205 posts)
5. It's dumb alright, Jamaal, but all
Wed Jun 12, 2013, 02:53 PM
Jun 2013

we have are these people's word for it that they were ever supporters.

 

1StrongBlackMan

(31,849 posts)
8. People promote protest votes …
Wed Jun 12, 2013, 09:18 PM
Jun 2013

In general elections, because it allows them to announce their tantrum on the internets.

IrishAyes

(6,151 posts)
9. I really think the world of Joe Biden
Sat Jun 15, 2013, 09:57 PM
Jun 2013

And I'm glad he's VP. But what you're talking about is one reason I'd get down on my knees and crawl over hot coals to elect Hlllary in 2016 - because dear, beloved Joe is a long-odds to win. With enough support, Hillary can almost certainly get us there.

Andy823

(11,495 posts)
10. Most will vote for democrats
Mon Jun 17, 2013, 04:03 PM
Jun 2013

Some are just mad because "their" own agenda has not been taken up by the president. Some are just not able to understand that there has to be a middle ground, they can't always have things their way, or no way at all. Some are paranoid and the fear that the government is "wiretapping" their phone calls scares the to death and they get mad. Others are simply being lead down the road by the right wing trolls that come here to disrupt things, and there seems to be a lot of them lately with more coming in day by day. It's easy for some to fall into the trap set by the right wing trolls, and that's kind of sad.

The majority though will do the right thing and vote. They know deep down that letting republicans take over congress would be a huge mistake.

Could you imagine how upset these people would be if tea party took control? They think they have problems now!

Politicub

(12,165 posts)
2. Great post
Tue Jun 11, 2013, 10:17 PM
Jun 2013

I'm cutting down on my DUing to keep my blood pressure in check, but thank goodness for the BOG.

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